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A fundamentally different approach to legacy modernization.
We don't translate syntax. We comprehend intent — then transform it into accurate, auditable, production-ready code on your target platform.
OUR TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE
Introducing CodeIntent® — deterministic AI for code modernization.
Most modernization programs today rely on probabilistic generative AI tools for code migration. These tools — however capable in other contexts — leave critical gaps when it comes to legacy code transformation: inconsistent output, hidden errors, no audit trail, and roughly 80% syntax accuracy that requires significant manual remediation.
Shepherd Group has partnered with Holonic Technologies and their CodeIntent® platform, a breakthrough deterministic AI engine purpose-built for this exact problem.
CODEINTENT® BY HOLONIC TECHNOLOGIES
CodeIntent parses legacy code into a semantic layer that captures the purpose and mechanics of every function — not just its syntax. It then transforms that understanding into accurate, auditable code on the target platform.
The result: 100% of code transformed, full traceability for compliance and audit, and identical results on every run. No black-box translation. No hidden gaps.
Capability | Deterministic AI | LLMs' |
|---|---|---|
Code transformation coverage | ✓ 100% of code transformed | ✗ ~80% syntax accuracy |
Error visibility | ✓ Functional uncertainties flagged and surfaced | ✗ Errors hidden, require manual discovery |
Output consistency | ✓ Identical results on every run | ✗ Inconsistent output across iterations |
Audit & compliance | ✓ Full traceability for compliance and audit | ✗ No audit trail — black-box translation |
Edge cases, APIs, and data migration included | ✓ Edge cases & data migration | ✗ Syntax only — edge cases require additional effort |
END-TO-END DELIVERY
Partnership from strategy through production.
Shepherd Group supports the complete modernization journey. Our team provides hands-on guidance at every stage — no handoffs to generalists, no gaps in coverage.
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DISCOVERY
Assessment & strategy
Current-state risk profiling, legacy system documentation, and target architecture design. We establish a clear, honest picture of what you have before a single line of code is touched.
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FOUNDATION
Data modeling & migration
Legacy-to-target data mapping, transformation logic, and validation frameworks. Data integrity is non-negotiable — we treat it as a first-class deliverable, not an afterthought.
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CORE DELIVERY
Application transformation
Core logic, edge cases, APIs, and reporting — all addressed with CodeIntent®. Deterministic AI ensures 100% coverage with full traceability, so nothing is left to chance or manual cleanup.
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VALIDATION
Test automation & UAT
Rigorous validation frameworks ensure functional equivalence and performance parity. We don't declare victory until your team does.
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GO-LIVE
Production deployment
Safe, structured go-live planning with full rollback preparedness. We design for the scenario where something unexpected happens — because in complex migrations, it sometimes does.
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CONTINUITY
Training, enablement & managed services
The new platform is only valuable if your team can use it. We provide end-user training, enablement programs, and ongoing managed services — so the benefits compound long after go-live.
TECHNOLOGY PARTNER
Holonic Technologies — CodeIntent®
Shepherd Group has an exclusive partnership with Holonic Technologies, the team behind the CodeIntent® platform. Together we bring the only deterministic AI-powered modernization capability on the market — purpose-built for the accuracy, auditability, and scale that enterprise legacy transformation demands.
See how our approach is different.
Whether you're evaluating your first modernization initiative or recovering from a program that stalled — we welcome the opportunity to show you what deterministic AI can do. No obligation.